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Chapter 537 Lanruo Temple

Soon, Jiang Ming led the two women to a teahouse, a place frequented by many martial arts practitioners. At this time, while there were many martial artists, most were third- or second-rate; the first-rate martial artists were mostly leaders of powerful factions.

As for top-tier martial artists, they are generally elders or sect leaders of sects. Martial arts grandmasters are even rarer.

However, the truly dangerous ones are some Qi cultivators who all know unorthodox methods. It is extremely dangerous for martial arts practitioners to encounter them.

After Jiang Ming and his group arrived, they ordered some vegetarian dishes. The innkeeper was a first-rate martial artist, and this place was essentially a place of forced buying and selling. However, there was one advantage: they didn't have to worry about finding human fingernails in their food. The food and drinks were quite humane.

Soon, the old monk and the young monk also arrived to eat and drink tea.

Then, Xiao Yan Chixia appeared, discussing with someone whether the price for killing a notorious bandit was fifteen taels or ten taels.

"Don't you usually charge ten taels? Why are you charging me more?"

The employer on the other side said angrily.

"It's very simple. The higher my martial arts skills are, the higher the price will naturally be."

Xiao Yan Chixia said smugly.

He has indeed recently broken through a minor realm, advancing from the early stage of the Golden Core realm to the middle stage.

"You say your martial arts skills are high, so how do I know?"

The employer on the other side said angrily.

"Beef brisket noodles".

Just then, the waiter brought over a bowl of noodles and said...

"Hey, I didn't order noodles."

Xiao Yan Chixia said unsatisfiedly.

So you mean I made a mistake?

The waiter immediately pulled out a knife and said menacingly.

This waiter was actually a third-rate martial artist.

"The rule here is that if you don't eat, you have to pay double."

The shopkeeper behind the counter pulled out a knife from underneath and coldly threatened.

"what's up?"

The employer across the way shouted, and his five henchmen immediately drew their knives and slashed at the waiter and the shopkeeper.

"Oh, it's alright. There were too many of them, so they took the bowls. You must have remembered wrong. Ask someone else. It's a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding."

The shop owner immediately put away the knife and said.

"You're smart to know what's good for you. Humph."

The employer sat down angrily.

"I already told you, I don't like noodles."

Xiao Yan Chixia looked at the shopkeeper and said.

"Why don't you try to force me to buy something here? What if I like noodles?"

Jiang Ming looked at the shopkeeper and smiled warmly.

"Distinguished guest, you may not know this, but a distinguished guest like you traveling with two women is either a novice just starting out in the world or a disciple of an extremely dangerous sect. We never provoke powerful forces; we value harmony and believe that peace brings wealth."

The shopkeeper immediately smiled apologetically.

"Hehehe——"

Rong Xiaoyi laughed so hard she was shaking, utterly speechless.

"Alright, let's continue. My rule is that the more skilled I am, the higher the price I charge. Ten years ago, I only charged half a tael. If you're not satisfied, then go find someone else."

Xiao Yan Chixia continued speaking.

He also saw Jiang Ming and knew that Jiang Ming was the one riding the mysterious four-wheeled machine, someone who was clearly not simple. He didn't want to provoke him.

"This price is acceptable, but whether it's genuine or not is another matter."

The employer across the street said.

"Heh, you want to see me show you what I'm capable of, to test the goods."

Xiao Yan Chixia immediately drew his sword and said.

With a "whoosh," the sword was drawn, and its aura swept across, cutting open the white cloth covering the basket on the little monk's back, revealing a golden Buddha statue enshrined inside.

"Wow--"

The people here saw the golden Buddha and exclaimed in amazement.

"What a fine Buddhist ritual implement."

Jiang Ming exclaimed in surprise. He could feel the power of incense burning on it. The golden Buddha itself was cast in gold and had nothing special about it. However, it was blessed by a high-ranking monk and had been consecrated. Ordinary demons and monsters would be instantly terrified upon seeing it.

In the original story, this thing fell into the snake's nest and became corrupted. That's why the female ghost accidentally broke it. Or perhaps, this was all part of a calamity.

After all, Lanruo Temple was originally a temple, but now it has been occupied by the Tree Demon Granny, who runs a brothel and earns the life essence of living beings.

If you are killed by a tree demon, your soul will be devoured, and you will not be given a chance to be reincarnated.

"Unfortunately, this golden Buddha, wrapped in red cloth, was not used to subdue demons and monsters on its first appearance. Instead, it was overshadowed by the sword energy of this spiritual treasure killing sword, and its precious light was obscured."

Jiang Ming sighed and spoke.

"Benefactor, could you please give me some food?"

At this moment, the old monk covered the golden Buddha statue. The young monk, unaware of what had happened, looked at Jiang Ming and said...

"Please sit down. Order whatever you'd like, it's on us."

Jiang Ming spoke up.

"Some vegetarian steamed buns will do."

The little monk immediately said excitedly.

"My sword energy has increased again, and I accidentally tore your red cloth. I'm sorry."

Yan Chixia looked at the little monk and immediately apologized.

"It's you again. I always have bad luck when I run into you."

The young monk immediately replied.

"This place is not safe to stay any longer, let's leave quickly."

The old monk had already abstained from food and was perfectly fine.

The young monk should have practiced fasting, but Buddhist practice differs from that of Qi practitioners, so he may not have practiced fasting.

Jiang Ming casually pointed, and the steamer opened, releasing a large string of steaming hot bacon. It was then wrapped in a steamer cloth and flown into the little monk's hand. "Go eat."

"Thank you, donor."

The young monk was deeply moved; he never imagined he would encounter such a kind person.

"What powerful magic! Actually, I know some magic too."

Upon seeing Jiang Ming's move, Xiao Yan Chixia immediately spoke up.

“I know you can do it, but you’re not very skilled. You’ve actually inherited that senior’s legacy and even used his name. However, you’re far inferior to that bearded man.”

Jiang Ming looked at Xiao Yan Chixia, shook his head, and said.

"You...you know too much."

Xiao Yan Chixia was startled by Jiang Ming's words and, in the end, left without bothering to discuss business.

Lanruo Temple at night.

The young monk and the old monk had no place to stay and no money. After inquiring, they immediately learned that there was a temple called Lanruo Temple nearby.

The person who said that clearly had ill intentions. However, the old monk traveled far and wide, exorcising demons and monsters. He dared to go wherever there was a place to stay.

Yi Gao people are bold.

Meanwhile, inside the inn, a group of notorious bandits who had seen the golden Buddha naturally had designs on it. They followed the monk, intending to rob him and steal the golden Buddha.

After Jiang Ming had eaten and drunk his fill, he brought Rong Yuyi and Rong Xiaoyi to Lanruo Temple. They planned to clear out the tree demons there that night and get the first kill reward.

Perhaps, we can also kill the Black Mountain Demon King while we're at it. He's a powerful demon king, and possibly an old monster at the Nascent Soul stage.

This female demon is at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage and has already taken human form, allowing her to move freely within the Lanruo Temple area.

However, tree spirits cannot stray too far from their original form unless they reach the Nascent Soul stage.

(End of this chapter)